GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Lillian's family
access_time 6 years ago
Lillian received a $477 third payment.
"I spent the larger part of my third transfer on starting a small retail business which is selling plastic utensil that my husband runs , this business has been helping us alot since from the profits it brings we use on acquiring my household basic needs. I also used part of the transfer on buying household expenditures."
Evaline's family
access_time 6 years ago
Evaline received a $476 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on expanding my house and now I am happy since my family and I can have family time in this house and for sure this has enhanced my family ties.I also paid school fees for my three children who are in primary and nusery school respectively." (Occupation: Small business)
Joice's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joice received a $23 second payment.
"New goal that l did not have before receiving the transfer is to start dairy farming and also to start a small scale business of selling cereals."
Celestine's family
access_time 6 years ago
Celestine received a $235 initial payment.
"I am now happy and I have hope that my children will go to school well without being sent home for fee. I will be able to pay their school fees from the profits generated from my business."
Elizabeth's family
access_time 6 years ago
Elizabeth enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced is the theft of my business money.I was robbed after withdrawal of some cash from the bank and I had to strain so much to recover.The business almost collapsed."
Jane's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jane received a $253 initial payment.
"Apart from having my own business, I will be financially stable and able to depend upon myself."
Mourin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mourin received a $235 initial payment.
"I have a presentable and strong house, I have enough food in the house and we eat well and my business is doing very well since I added stock to it with part of the transfer I received from GD." (Occupation: Small business)
Magret's family
access_time 6 years ago
Magret received a $235 initial payment.
"The new goal that I have is to buy my self a cow to be able to access milk much easily besides the cow I as well wan to start a small business that will enable be sustain the livelihood of my family."
Stella's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stella received a $465 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my first transfer I felt very happy and thanked God." (Occupation: Small business)
Silvia's family
access_time 6 years ago
Silvia enrolled.
"My plan is to spend the transfer from GiveDirectly on building a new spacious house,buy furniture and start a small business dealing in general household items."
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